The Ecstasy of Divine Love, with Imam Bilal Hyde, 3/27-3/29

Ishq Allah, the ECSTASY of Divine Love

Retreat with Imam Bilal Hyde

March 27-29, 2015 at Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center in Newark, Ohio
Saturday night Zikr 8:00 pm also at Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center in Newark, Ohio
http://www.stspeterpaulretreatcenter.com

Traditional Sufi meditation practices, rarely offered to the general public. This powerful and transformative technique opens the doors of the mystical heart, one at a time, to the light of divine love (`ishq Allah).

Sufi meditation focuses on training and refining the ego-self, using visualization, concentration, directed breath practice, and prayer. These practices develop in stages, unveiling the subtlest levels of the innermost heart, the seat of wisdom, insight, and compassion for all life.

 The results of this healing process are deeply rewarding, spiritually and practically. As the mystical heart opens to divine love, we encounter our true reality.

Imam Bilal is co-author of Physicians of the Heart: Sufi Guidebook to the 99 Beautiful Names Of Allah with Murshid Wali Ali and Pir Shabda Kahn of the Sufi Ruhaniat International, and Faisal Muqaddam, co-creator of the Diamond Approach.

This retreat is open to all, no experience necessary.

Contact Hilal at hilal1001@sbcglobal.net for more information.

Practical Matters

Accommodations: There are a number of sorts of rooms at the retreat center - a few rooms with a queen or full size bed, also with bath; a few more with 2 twins and bath; a few with twins and shared (hallway) bath – all the preceding types are very near and on the same level with the meeting space we expect to use. There are also rooms further away on different levels, some with baths but most with shared bath. Space is very limited this year so you may need to share a room.

Regarding Physical Challenges: Most of the rooms and the meeting space are on the second floor, up about 20 steps. There are chairs for salat if you are uncomfortable on the floor.

Food: Meals will be provided by the chef at Sts. Peter and Paul. If you have any food restrictions please let us know. We assume there will be a need for gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options. We do need to know how many people will need each of these. Any meats will be halal or kosher.

Arrival and Departure: Please try to arrive between 4 and 6 on March 27, 2015. There will be a light meal at 6. The first session will begin at 8.

During the Retreat: Each day will move among prayer, zikr, teachings, silence, sohbet, tea. If you like bring a prayer rug and cushions to sit on, and sweets for Saturday afternoon tea.

Registration:  Wahaba Hafsa al Mu’id will be the registrar. You may contact her by phone at 443-370-9531 or email at myrkvith9@gmail.com

Fees: The cost is $300– this covers everything. If you are able to contribute more that would help with expenses and scholarships. A deposit of $100 is due by February 27, 2015.  The balance is due March 20. Early payment will be much appreciated. Write checks to J. Smirniotopoulos and mail to Wahaba Hafsa al Mu’id PO Box 733 Saugerties NY 12477
Commuter prices – full retreat w/meals $175, ask about partial attendance. Saturday zikr, free will donation 

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